It's perhaps telling that Hythlodaeus does not even seem to notice the reference to funny business, just staring at the water dully. He brings a hand up to rest it on one of Irhya's arms around him - ginger but tense, as though he's trying to stop himself from clinging.

"I would... 'twould be good. I need... I do not wish to be alone."

He admits it quietly, as though afraid of a scolding for doing so.